ICYMI: Running clubs seem to be everywhere.
You might have noticed while scrolling on your social media feed that many of your friends and colleagues are active in run clubs.
In a place like Hawaiʻi where connection matters, these clubs offer a way to stay active, meet people and experience the Islands on foot. Whether you’re a kamaʻāina or a visitor, most clubs are free and you typically just have to show up to join.
For visitors, run clubs not only help maintain fitness levels on vacation, but can also offer a meaningful way to interact with the local community. You might even get tips on the best trails, scenic routes and post-workout restaurants. By fostering a stronger sense of community, running might even reshape how you experience Hawaiʻi.
By bringing together a supportive network of like-minded people, running clubs can open roads to experiencing your home or travel destination in a new way.
Whether you’re visiting from far away or a neighboring island, the Islands also host a lineup of races. Equal parts workout and hangout, here are a few run clubs and races in Hawaiʻi that are making the sport more social and scenic.
Run Clubs in Hawaiʻi
Run Clubs on Oʻahu:
Doho Run Club
When and where: Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meet up is at 102 S. King St. in Downtown Honolulu.
Honolulu Runners
When and where: Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Meet up is at Runners Route, 1322, Kapiʻolani Blvd.
Kakaʻako Run Club
When and where: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Meet up is at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park at Cooke and Ilalo Streets.
North Shore Run Club
When and where: Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. Meet up is at ʻĀweoweo Beach Park.
Oʻahu Run Club
When and where: Friday mornings at Koko Head and Saturday mornings at Ala Moana Beach Park. Join the private group on the free Strava app for exact times and locations. Sign up on Strava.
Run. Drink. Repeat
When and where: Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. Meet up is at Hozit Brewing in Kakaʻako.
Run Clubs on Maui:
Aloha Run Club
When and where: Fridays at 7 a.m. Meet up is at Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar. Sign up here.
Valley Isle Road Runners
When and where: Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Meet up is at Kalama Beach Park.
Run Clubs on Kauaʻi:
Bloodhound Trail Runners Kauaʻi
When and where: Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. Meet up is at Keoneloa Bay (aka Shipwreck Beach).
Kauaʻi Divas & Dudes
When and where: Check the club’s social media for updates. Join the Facebook group.
Kōloa Run Club
When and where: Every Thursday in Kōloa. Join the private group on the free Strava app for exact times and locations. Sign up on Strava.
Run Clubs on Hawaiʻi Island:
Big Island Running Company
When and where: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. Meet up is at Big Island Running Company’s flagship store.
Kona Run Club
When and where: Join the private group on the free Strava app for exact times and locations. Sign up on Strava.
Running Races in Hawaiʻi
Running Races on Oʻahu in 2026:
King’s Runner 10K: March 1, 2026, kingsrunner10k.com.
The Hapalua Hawaiʻi’s Half Marathon: April 12, 2026, thehapalua.com.
Kalapawai Lanikai Triathlon: April 19, 2026, bocahawaii.com/lanikai.
Pineapple Run 10K: May 2, 2026, pineapplerunhawaii.com.
Honolulu Triathlon: May 17, 2026, honolulutriathlon.com.
Hibiscus Half Marathon, 15K and 5 Miler: May 24, 2026, tropicaltriplecrown.com.
Lauleʻa 5K, 10K and Half Marathon: July 11, 2026, aloharacing.com/laulea.
Hawaiʻi Kai Ultra Run Xtreme: July 25 and 26, 2026, runsignup.com.
Na Wāhine Sprint Triathlon: July 26, 2026, nawahineracinghi.com.
Bellows Rucksack: Aug. 1, 2026, hawaii.usmc-mccs.org.
Hawaiʻi Spartan Races: Aug. 15 and 16, 2026, spartan.com.
Tantalus 10-Mile Challenge: Sept. 27, 2026, runsignup.com.
Honolulu Pride Run/Walk 5K: October 2026 (Date TBA), honolulufrontrunners.org.
Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk: Nov. 22, 2026, kaiwicoastrun.org.
Kalākaua Merrie Mile: Dec. 12, 2026, honolulumarathon.org.
Honolulu Marathon: Dec. 13, 2026, honolulumarathon.org.
Running Races on Maui in 2026:
Valley to Sea Half Marathon, 10K and 5K: March 14, 2026, valleytotheseahalfmarathon.com.
Maui Marathon and Half Marathon: April 26, 2026, mauimarathonsignup.com.
Running Races on Kauaʻi in 2026:
Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon: Sept. 6, 2026, thekauaimarathon.com.
Running Races on Hawaiʻi Island in 2026:
Big Island International Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Marathon Relay Race: March 15, 2026, bigislandmarathon.com.
Bubbleicious: Bubble Run Hilo: March 28, 2026, bubbleiciousrun.com/hawaii.
Bubbleicious: Bubble Run Kona: April 4, 2026, bubbleiciousrun.com/hawaii.
Kona Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Quarter Marathon: July 4, konamarathon.com.
100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon and 5K: Nov. 14, 2026, purekonahalf.com.
